So I Love You

In the Gospel of John (15:9) Jesus said, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love.”

Think about that. Think about the love a parent has for a child. Yesterday was Father’s Day. If you’re a father, what is your love like for your child? If your child is hurting, you hurt. If your child is in danger, you’re going to protect her. If your child messes up, and she’s still young, you may discipline her, you may correct her, but you would never stop loving her.

As a parent, if I thought it was good for them, I would do anything for my daughters. Anything. I would gladly give my life.

This is the kind of love Christ has for you – fierce, unconditional, would lay down his life… for you.

As the Father loves me, so I love you…

Jesus goes on to say, “Abide in my love.” Abide in it. Dwell in it… Tap into it… Draw strength and nourishment from it…

Today, I pray that you would know Christ’s love for you in the very deepest part of your being. May you live and give out of the abundance of that deep well. May his love, grace, and peace be gifts that you have to share with a world desperately in need.

Let us pray: We thank you, O God, for Fathers, and for all who have loved us with a fierce, unconditional, and sacrificial love. We thank you also for your love for us in Christ, a love that knows no bounds. May that love fill us to overflowing. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.